Putting unleaded in a diesel engine in Edinburgh
Putting unleaded in a diesel engine in Edinburgh: leave the car parked. Petrol strips the lubrication diesel gives the pump and injectors, so it must come out before the engine runs. We bring the pump to you, so call 01295 380724.
Putting unleaded in a diesel engine in Edinburgh: what happens next
When you call, we ask three things: the vehicle, which fuels were mixed, and where you are. You hear the price, a technician sets off, and the car is drained, flushed, refilled and tested on the spot.
Covering Edinburgh and around it
From Old Town, New Town, West End, Tollcross into Edinburgh itself, technicians cover East Scotland. Give the postcode when you call (EH1, EH2, EH3, EH4, EH5, EH6 and beyond).
The same technicians cover the rest of East Scotland, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Dundee, Falkirk.
Why people search putting unleaded in a diesel engine
The worry behind “putting unleaded in a diesel engine” is engine damage. What decides it is whether the engine has run.
Before the technician arrives in Edinburgh
Before the technician arrives, move away from traffic if you are at the roadside, leave the fuel cap closed, and keep the receipt from the pump. Do not add any additives or "fuel treatments". They do not fix a misfuel and can make the drain harder.
| Call-out | £89–£199 |
|---|---|
| Drain | £199–£1,999 |
| Price agreed | On the phone, before anyone travels |
| Helpline | 01295 380724 — 24 hours |
Around Edinburgh, the same search reads “putting unleaded in a diesel engine”, “small amount of petrol in diesel car”, “accidentally put petrol in diesel car”.
Common questions in Edinburgh
Will it have damaged the engine?
Only if it has been run through the system. Caught before starting, a drain removes it cleanly.
Can I drive with unleaded in a diesel engine in the tank?
No. Running the engine pumps it through the system and can turn a drain into a repair. Call 01295 380724.
How much is too much?
There is no safe amount to drive on. Even a splash is best drained before the engine runs.
Related
Safety first: The Highway Code, breakdowns and incidents.